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Lapta Hesap İşi is a type of embroidery executed with colored threads on countable woven fabrics, traditionally produced in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It is regarded as an original example of Turkish Cypriot folk culture in terms of its production technique, motif repertoire, historical development, and areas of use. Due to its history extending to the late 19th century and its strong association with the Lapta region, it was officially registered as a geographical indication on 11 Nov

Turkish Resistance Organization (TMT) is an underground resistance and security organization established between 1957 and 1976 to defend the Turkish Cypriot population against the terrorism of EOKA and Greek-sponsored attacks aimed at Enosis. Its structure and function hold historical significance in terms of both defense and fostering national consciousness within the political and military context of the period. Establishment and Background of the Turkish Resistance Organization Cyprus’s geopo

Pilavuna is a traditional Cypriot pastry whose main ingredients are halloumi cheese, dried mint, and, optionally, raisins. This pastry, prepared for centuries by both Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots, is commonly made during holiday seasons and religious celebrations. It is also known in Turkish as “Kıbrıs çöreği” and is considered an important element of Turkish Cypriot cuisine. Origin and Cultural Context The origins of pilavuna are rooted in Cyprus’s centuries-old culinary traditions. It s

Metapolitefsi is the process of overthrowing the military regime that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1974 and transitioning to a democratic order. This process began with the Cyprus Issue and the collapse of the junta regime on 23 July 1974 and was completed with the return of Konstantinos Karamanlis to the country and his establishment of a parliamentary democracy under a new constitution.Can Kızılkan, Yunanistan'ın Bölgesel Stratejisi ve Ege'de Deniz Güvenliği: 1974'ten Günümüze (Ankara: Nobel Yayı

Othello Castle is a historical defensive structure located in the city of Famagusta in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, built to protect the harbor. It is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Cyprus, at a key commercial and military point facing the Mediterranean Sea. The castle was tasked with safeguarding the “Sea Gate” (Porta del Mare), the entrance to the walled city of Famagusta that opened toward the sea. Historical Development The origins of the castle date back to the 1

Kyprus: Towards Victory is a Turkish television series that premiered on TRT 1 on April 1, 2021, belonging to the historical, drama, and war genres. Produced by TMC Film, the series is a joint production of Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The first season was broadcast under the title Once Upon a Time in Cyprus, and the second season continued under the title Kyprus: Towards Victory. The series concluded with its 24th episode on February 4, 2022. The direction of the

Bloody Christmas is a chain of events that began on 21 December 1963, initiated by Greek Cypriots against Turkish Cypriots on the island of Cyprus and is remembered in history as a period of massacre. These events led to the collapse of the Republic of Cyprus, established in 1960 under the guarantee of Türkiye, Greece and the United Kingdom, and resulted in systematic attacks against the Turkish community on the island. During this period, the Akritas Plan, implemented by Greek Cypriots in line

Bloody Christmas is a chain of events that began on 21 December 1963 in Cyprus, initiated by Greek Cypriots against Turkish Cypriots and remembered in history as a period of massacre. These events led to the collapse of the Republic of Cyprus, established in 1960 under the guarantorship of Türkiye, Greece and the United Kingdom, and resulted in systematic attacks against the Turkish community on the island. During this period, the Akritas Plan, implemented by Greek Cypriots in line with their go

Turkish Resistance Organization (TMT) is an underground resistance and security organization established between 1957 and 1976 to defend the Turkish Cypriot community against EOKA terrorism and Greek-sponsored Enosis aspirations. Its structure and function hold historical significance both as a defensive mechanism and as a vehicle for fostering national consciousness within the political and military context of the era. Founding and Background of the Turkish Resistance Organization Cyprus’s geop

Dr. Fazıl Küçük was born on 14 March 1906 in Lefkoşa-Ortaköy. He completed his education in Lefkoşa and Istanbul, and finished his medical studies in France and Switzerland. After specializing in internal medicine at clinics in Lausanne, he returned to Cyprus in May 1937 and began practicing as a private physician in Lefkoşa. On 14 March 1942, he founded the newspaper Halkın Sesi; on 21 March 1943, he was elected to the Lefkoşa Municipal Council and played an active role in Cypriot Turkish polit